Officials Plan No Further Action in Monzante Case
Ron Mitchell/The Horse
July 26, 2013
Racehorse Monzante broke down and was euthanized following a race at Evangeline Downs July 20.
Racehorse Monzante broke down and was euthanized following a race at Evangeline Downs July 20.
Jackie Thacker said he euthanized Monzante because the gelding was suffering following a breakdown.
The field protocol is designed to be low-risk, efficient, economical, and effective in identifying lesions.
Laser surgery might soon be a high-tech treatment option for horses with gait-altering fibrotic myopathy.
Dr. David Frisbie of Colorado State University answers a reader question about whether oral and injectable equine supplements help prevent and treat arthritis, and he describes the importance of pursuing quality, tested products.
Researchers are investigating how young horse management practices can impact osteochondral lesions.
Luitpold Animal Health issued an update June 27 on the drug’s current and future availability.
Osteochondrosis is the central topic of a special issue of the Veterinary Journal.
Itsmyluckyday is expected to miss four months of training with a slight fracture of the ilium.
Point of Entry suffered a condylar fracture in his left hind cannon bone and will have surgery.
Properly stabilizing of equine limb fractures helps improve the chances of successful surgical repair.
Black Onyx was scratched from the May 4 Kentucky Derby after a chip was found in his left front fetlock.
Researchers evaluated Robert Jones bandage application methods to determine the best way to limit limb motion.
Vestibular diseases are common and important causes of neurologic problems in horses.
2012 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Shanghai Bobby has sustained a pelvic stress fracture.
When administering equine joint injections, veterinarians must take steps to minimize the risk of infections.
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